{"id":264062,"date":"2026-05-08T22:43:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T22:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/264062\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T22:43:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T22:43:30","slug":"artist-chad-mize-brings-new-installation-group-exhibit-to-floridarama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/264062\/","title":{"rendered":"Artist Chad Mize Brings New Installation, Group Exhibit to FloridaRAMA"},"content":{"rendered":"

ST. PETERSBURG, FL \u2014 Artist Chad Mize<\/a> continues to expand his relationship with FloridaRAMA, including Randomize, a new permanent immersive room, and Realm, an interdisciplinary group exhibition he\u2019s curated in the gallery.<\/p>\n

Realm, his fourth curated show in collaboration with FloridaRAMA<\/a>, 2606 Fairfield Ave. S., opens Friday, 7 to 10 p.m. <\/p>\n

The invitation-only exhibit is on display through June 28, for LGBTQ+ pride month, and most of the artists identify as part of that community, he told Patch. <\/p>\n

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His previous FloridaRAMA shows were called Bliss, Maze and Advent. <\/p>\n

\u201cI like to do the one-word titles,\u201d Mize told Patch. \u201cThey just come to me. And I have a list going, but I usually go with what I\u2019m feeling at the moment.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The world \u201crealm\u201d jumped out at him at the start of the year. <\/p>\n

\u201cI was just thinking of us living in this world of kingdoms, and with the Trump administration, the realm of a kingdom,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

Of course, he let his participating artists interpret the word anyway they wanted. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt was kind of open-ended,\u201d Mize said. \u201cThere are many definitions and usages of realm \u2014 the digital realm, fantasy realm. They could take it wherever they want. But my underlying theme is being under the realm of a kingdom.\u201d<\/p>\n

The show features the works of about 28 artists, including Calan Ree, Saumitra Chandratreya and Wasil. <\/p>\n

In addition to Friday\u2019s opening celebration, other special events organized around the exhibit include the May 16 Voices in the Realm evening of poetry and an artist talk on June 13. Both events are from 6 to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

Mize\u2019s immersive installation Randomize is one of two set to open May 15 at FloridaRAMA. <\/p>\n

The second installation, three sculptural works by Brigitte Coover displayed throughout the venue, deepens its evolving narrative of Mermaidia, a mythical underwater civilization tied to its Mermaid Star Motel storyline.<\/p>\n

Randomize replaces FloridaRAMA\u2019s diorama room, which was part of the venue\u2019s experience since it opened in 2021, Mize said. The dioramas will now be relocated throughout the space. <\/p>\n

FloridaRAMA gave the artist \u201cthe freedom to do what I want,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

He created a fully immersive 360-degree installation. The room-sized work blends murals, wallpaper, graphics, lighting, sound and an original scent.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, all the senses are tapped,\u201d Mize said. <\/p>\n

The title of the room, Randomize, is a nod to its design \u201cbeing kind of all my styles interwoven together,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

And visitors to the room will experience his art on every inch of the room \u2014 even on the floor and ceiling. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s kind of like a funhouse trip,\u201d Mize said. <\/p>\n

As for the designs included, he carefully chose the images he included, he said. \u201cOne of the things I didn\u2019t want to do was be thematic in Florida. I wanted to be true to my own style, which does sometimes reference Florida. So, there are some flamingos in there.\u201d<\/p>\n

After its opening, FloridaRAMA will create a game connected to the room, as well as a full line of merchandise – socks, hats, prints, gift wrap – inspired by the installation. <\/p>\n

Mize will also host a June 13 dance party in the Randomized Room following his artist talk for Realm that evening. <\/p>\n

FloridaRAMA CEO Liz Dimmitt said the project fits the venue\u2019s goal of helping artists expand their practice. <\/p>\n

\u201cChad has built a remarkable career creating bold visual work,\u201d she said. \u201cWith Randomize, we challenged him to take his recognizable style and expand it into a transportive, multi-sensory environment. This is what FloridaRAMA does best. We give artists the space, tools and support to level up their work and create something they have never done before.\u201d<\/p>\n

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